Empress Gin Frost Fizz
This Empress Gin Frost Fizz is an elegant gin cocktail made with elderflower, citrus, and a silky egg-white froth. Shaken smooth, it's a refined drink that feels right at home for holidays and special occasions.
Why This Shaken Gin Cocktail Works
When we're developing cocktails, technique matters just as much as flavor. This shaken gin cocktail is all about texture. Shaking the drink with egg white creates a silky, cloud-like froth and gives it a softer, more refined feel than built or batch cocktails. It's meant to be shaken fresh, poured into a coupe, and enjoyed right away.
The flavor leans floral and lightly aromatic, with elderflower and citrus highlighting the botanicals in the Empress 1908 Gin. If you like bright, effervescent drinks like our Empress Gin Fizz, this gin cocktail offers a completely different experience. It's smoother, quieter, and designed for sipping.
We reach for this cocktail when we want something a little more polished. It's great for holiday evenings or intimate gatherings. And if you enjoy visually striking Empress drinks, our Violet Femme Sparkling Purple Gin Cocktail is another go-to.
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Empress 1908 Gin: Floral and botanical with a smooth profile that works beautifully in shaken gin cocktails.
- Elderflower Tonic: adds a light floral sweetness and gently sparkle without overpowering the drink.
- Ginger Simple Syrup: brings warmth and balance to the cocktail, complementing the botanicals in the gin.
- Egg White: creates the silky, frothy texture that gives this gin cocktail its signature elegance.
- Rosemary lavender bitters: Add subtle herbal depth and aroma.
- Fresh lemon: used as a garnish to brighten the finished drink.
👉 see recipe card below for exact quantities.
🍸 Tools You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine mesh strainer
- Coupe, wine, or martini glasses
- Cocktail picks (for garnish)
How to Make This Gin Cocktail
- Chill the glass first. A cold coup helps keep the cocktail crisp and silky once poured.
- Build the base in a shaker. Add the gin, ginger simple syrup, bitters, and egg white to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously. This step is key. A strong shake creates the smooth, frothy texture that defines this elegant gin cocktail.
- Add the tonic to the glass. Pour the elderflower tonic into the chilled glass just before straining the cocktail.
- Strain and serve. Strain the shaken cocktail into the glass and garnish with a lemon.
🔪 Top tip
Use your muscles: Shake the cocktail vigorously for a full minute to create that smooth, frothy top.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Tonic water: can't find Elderflower Tonic? Regular tonic water works well. Ginger ale adds a little extra sweetness, while club soda keeps things lighter.
- Vegan: substitute 2 tablespoons of aquafaba (chickpea brine) for each egg white to create a similar frothy texture.
- Garnish: we love a simple lemon twist, candied ginger or edible flowers make beautiful alternatives.
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FAQ
This cocktail is shaken with egg white to creat a silky, frothy texture, then finished with tonic. A gin fizz is typically lighter and more effervescent. This version is smoother and meant to be shaken and served fresh.
Egg white creates a creamy, cloud-like froth and a softer mouthfeel withougt changing the flavor.
Yes. Raw egg white is commonly used in cocktails. If you prefer, aquafaba (chickpea brine) is a reliable alternative.
Yes. Regular tonic water works well. Ginger ale makes it slightly sweeter, while club soda keeps it lighter.
Absolutely. Its elegant, shaken style makes it ideal for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
This cocktail is best made fresh so the frothy texture and light sparkle stay intact.
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Empress Gin Frost Fizz recipe
This elegant gin cocktail is shaken with elderflower and egg white for a silky, lightly sparkling drink that's perfect for holidays and entertaining.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Empress 1908 Gin
- 3 oz. elderflower tonic
- 1 oz ginger simple syrup* (see recipe below)
- 1 egg white
- 3-4 dashes rosemary lavender bitters
Instructions
- Using a coupe glass, add ice and water to chill while mixing drink.
- Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice.
- Add gin, ginger simple syrup, bitters, and egg white.
- Cover and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
- Pour the ice and water out of the chilled glass and add tonic.
- Remove the lid from shaker and strain the mixed drink through a fine strainer into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon
Notes
- to make ginger syrup: combine 2 tablespoons sugar and a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger (halved) into a heatproof bowl. Pour ½ cup boiling water over top, let cool, then strain. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- shaking tip: for the best frothy top, shake hard and don't rush it. A full minute of vigorous shaking makes a noticeable difference in the texture.
- serving suggestion: serve this gin cocktail immediately after shaking for the smoothest texture and best presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Category: drinks & cocktails
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 21.7 g
- Sodium: 67.4 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
